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| GUESTS COMMENTS | | November 09 - June 10 | 6-15-2010
Kristian and Marianne
Thank you so much for your generosity and hospitality. I’m amazed that you didn’t pull your hair out with 6 18 year old boys, especially after Monday night. Thank you for the delicious food and the wonderful beverages! This has truly been a vacation of a lifetime thanks to our crew.
Sincerely Trent Luecke
Kristian and Marianne, it was good seeing y’all again! Y’all are a great crew and even better people. I love y’all so much and hope to see you again very soon.
Sincerely Ben Stott
Dear Kristian and Marianne this trip was amazing. I can not thank y’all enough for every thing y’all did for us. One of the best parts of the trip was the food! I will miss Kristian’s pain runners and his Caribbean toast. Thanks for every thing.
Hunter Schoen
Dearest Kristian and Marianne, thanks a million times over for the great trip. The meals were phenomenal and your sailing abilities are unmatched in my opinion. I am glad you brought us to al the cool places that we visited, swam and snorkeled at. It was a blast the entire time and I appreciate all the hard work you guys put in to make this sail a success. Many thanks
Patrick Alexander
Dear Kristian and Marianne. Thank you for taking us on this amazing trip! I have never experienced anything like this in my life. You both took us to wonderful places, and you were both extremely kind during the entire time. I also appreciate you being caretaker after some “interesting” drinking nights.
Thanks again – Richard Ruthbane
Dear Kristian and Marianne. Thank you so much for this incredible trip. Nothing can beat this trip when you have an awesome crew like y’all and great friends and parents. I will miss having amzing meals three times a day. I will also miss smoking cigars with you Marianne and miss having talks with you and Kristian. Once again thanks for this amazing trip. I will miss y’all and can’t wait for next year.
John Stott
Once again, you both have outdone yourselves!! Your kindness and friendship means so much to us! The week is always great --- food, drinks, sails, - but the goodbyes are always so hard!!
We love you, Kristian and Marianne
Martin and Jodie Stott
June 6th 2010
Dear Marianne and Kristian.
I really don’t know where to start. This has absolutely been one of the BEST vacations we have ever had. Certainly one of the MOST relaxing and pampering – and the food was unbelievable – quality and variety! We certainly feel we made the PERFECT choice for us. We will miss you both greatly and hope you enjoy your time at home, you both deserve a vacation. Thank you so much again. Hope to see you again.
Thank you. Love to you both Mary Ann and Scott
Marianne and Kristian.
Words can’t express how grateful we are for your hospitality this week. If ever there was a place on earth to find peace and contentment, this is the place. I know for sure that I will never forget this fun vacation. We saw beautiful island, shared time with friends and were able to find friends. Both of you made our vacation fabulous and I feel that you excellent meals, your interesting conversations and your individual generous interacting with us made it extra special. Thank you so much for making this a special vacation of a lifetime. In our hearts and minds we have made two special new friends. Come and visit us any time! Carol and Jo
Kristian and Marianne I do not know if I have the words to adequately express how much we enjoyed this past week with you on your catamaran Breanker. This is the first time for Gary and I in the BVI, we had no idea what to expect. The meals was fabulous (I tried to write every thing down and take photos). Kristian – your knowledge of the islands history was so enlightening. Marianne, your after dinner chats – you made us feel like family.
I hope we can find the time (and money) for a return visit with you!
Happy sailing, Gary and Sue
Kristian and Marianne.
WOW!!!!! Words can not begin to describe how we felt about this week with you. Spending a week with two complete strangers on a boat was a little scary thought at first – but after 10 minutes on the Breanker we already knew this was going to be a perfect fit. We want to thank you so very much for this fantastic vacation. After going through cancer and chemo and radiation treatments last year the anticipation of this trip this year was very much needed. It made the year go by so quickly.
You both have been wonderful. The food has been absolutely delicious.
Thank you so much. Gregory and Christine
5-28-10
Marianne and Kristian
It was a hot and windless week, thanks for the air conditioning � We had the best time ever. Thanks for taking care of us and putting up with us. You are both terrific and so is your boat � it was a trip of a lifetime � your hospitality and the food was absolutely wonderful. Thank you and we hope to see you again!
Chris and Janice Johnstone
5-28-10
Marianne and Kristian.
We can honestly say that this has been our best vacation ever. Relaxation, great food and drinks, beautiful sights and the best company ever. Thanks for putting up with our music and multiple mishaps with your glasses! We will be back for sure!
Aron and Jodi Maxfield
5-28-10
Marianne and Kristian.
It was very nice to find out so many people like both of you. I totally enjoy a lot your company and specifically your excellent service. I hope we can make it again with both of you and have another wonderful time like the one we have this time. I love you both.
Note: Muchias gracias por todo.
Hector Ramos
5-28-10
Dear Marianne and Kristian.
Words cannot express how wonderful this week has been. All my expectations have been surpassed, due to the two of you! Rarely have I been so comfortable in an unknown situation so quickly. You both exceed hospitality � it shows in everything you do. You both laughs so easily � so important in the hospitality business! Thank you is barely sufficient. I will only say that if people is not sailing the BVI with you � they are not really sailing the BVI. YOU ARE THE BEST.
We will meet you again soon.
Best wishes Ned Steiner.
5-28-10
Dear Marianne and Kristian.
This was a vacation of a lifetime. The service was outstanding, the food and beverages were excellent and your gracious hospitality made this a truly memorably experience. We will surely be talking about this for a very long time. Wherever we are sharing a drink at Ned�s with our good friends, will talk of you fondly. Hopefully we will be back on board in the near future!
Fondly Susan and Michal Basso
April 23 � May 1 2010
Dear Marianne and Kristian. Thank you so much! I had a wonderful time, this was an awesome trip (one of the best)! I LOVED the food and the drinks, the snorkeling, the beaches and the water was great! It was very fun sleeping on the boat, especially with the rocking! I hope we get to come back.
Love Molly McCoole, 11 years.
To Marianne and Kristian, thank you a lot! I liked this trip a lot! The swimming was really nice (and wet). Again thanks!
From Maggie McCoole age 9. My b-day is Oct.19 (2000)
Keelan McCoole age 14
This was my favorite vacation. I loved every thing. The food, places and the boat, and most importantly the crew. I�ve never had a tuna steak before but I loved it. Breakfast was great with all the fresh fruit and food. The lunches were perfect after a day of swimming and the dinners were things I would never had thought of having. THANK YOU!
Marianne and Kristian. My life is full of so many blessings � three fabulous, kind, caring children, a terrific husband, many wonderful friends and a loving family. My blessings grew this past week with the beautiful turquoise water, warm white sand, swimming, snorkeling, walks, quite time reading books and lots of family time. My blessings (my family�s blessings) also grew meeting you! Life on Breanker was coming HOME! Not only were we fed (most deliciously) and sheltered (rocked to sleep every night) but we felt at peace and loved. We are so very thankful to you both for having us in your home (Breanker)! We will forever hold your beautiful hospitality and most especially your friendship within our hearts! Parting is such sweet sorrow�..
Love, Michelle and the whole McCoole clan.
4-17-10
Marianne and Kristian. Thank you for the remarkable journey! Every day was a new adventure. Your kindness and generosity was never ending. Marianne � you should write a cookbook � we would by the first printing! Kristian � you rock as the bartender of the �fruity drinks�.
Good luck on your adventures in life.
Dawn and Larry
Marianne and Kristian. Remarkable food, drinks, itinerary and accommodations. We had a blast! You two are so laid back and easy to get a long with. Best trip we�ve had in years. Happy anniversary.
Love Bill and Jill.
Marianne and Kristian.
Spectacular is one word that describes the week. Your personal touch, menu, the snorkeling, the sights � you two exceeded our expectations! We are seasoned travelers and you will remain a fond memory that we will look forward to repeating.
Thank you Leeann Peniche Rosenburger
WOW this was so much better than a week of working in Portland, Oregon. Thanks so much - Thom
27 March � 3 April
Thanks for such a memorable trip. We had a fabulous time. We really enjoyed your beautiful boat, the lovely coves, the awesome diving, the teriffic food and your gracious hospitality. This trip exceeded my expectations. Thank you for all of your hard work to make it so nice!
Eileen and Scott Kauma with Lizzie, Katherine and uncles Jeff and Byron.
Kristian and Marianne.
Many thanks for a wonderful trip. To relax to the point where you forget about all the other things in your life is a true measure of vacation. What day is it? The two of you are so very gracious it makes us feel right at home.
Uncle Jeff
Kristian and Marianne.
Hitting swells (underway back home) so forgive the penmanship. It was great to get to know the two of you and spend time on your boat. Will recommend you to anyone looking this most peaceful and relaxing vacation � and may ask to tag along!
Peace, good fortune and God�s blessings be with you both.
Byron.
14-21 March
Kristian and Marianne.
What a great trip! You are wonderful hosts. The travel and meals were great but we really enjoyed your friendship too. Thanks for every thing.
Jane and Richard Phillips.
Thanks for the memories. You are a gracious host and hostess. We enjoyed your company and your knowledge of the islands. Thank you again for letting us share every evening with our friends. We hope you will remember our laugher, singing and our friendship. We are blessed!
John and Alicia Wagner.
March 6-13-2010
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
For this time aboard your lovely home,The Breanker, for your warm hospitality, the delicious gourmet meals, the opportunities to sail, your joyful, loving and gentle ways in all circumstances, we shall be forever grateful. May Heaven hold you. May you always, always live in love.
We had been on the boat before but it is in better shape than when we were aboard 10 years ago!
Jim and Nancy Bricker
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
Our expectations were high before we came � since this charter is our fifth.
You both have met and exceeded EVERY expectation. Thank you for welcoming us onboard �Breanker� and then giving us such a wonderful seven days away from reality. We will hold this time in our memories and our hearts. Until we meet again � God bless you and keep you in his loving care.
Jim and Linda Cluck
First and again 2010
Again on Breanker.
First Kristian and Marianne � our captains and hosts. Thank you for allowing us time on Breanker - your home.
Our time on Breanker has been special � sailing � exiting and fun. Snorkeling best @ Norman island. Hospitality and meals outstanding! Thank you Kristian and Marianne. If it is in Gods plan we hope to meet again!
Bob and Barb Palmer
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
We loved the week � The food, the sailing, the painkillers, dancing at the Bitter End, the Jacuzzi bubbles � it was all wonderful. We will have amazing memories of this wonderful week. Thank you for our best week ever!
Dan and Melinda Stearns
February 21-27
Tropps � Wegners � Owens � Carters
WOW! Kristian and Marianne, You were the best! Breanker was beautiful and the crew was the best in the history of the world. The food wad fabulous, especially the salmon and the Mahi although Bill was a big fan of the bacon. The desserts were divine and the drinks were spectacular and free flowing.
Best of all were the stories about your travels and adventures. We really enjoyed your company and feel we�ve become good friends.
The destinations you took us to were all great and you always managed to get us to the best spots. We can�t wait to come back!
Thanks for the wonderful food, sailing and fun. Ann and Ted Owens
Thanks for the best vacation EVER! Sheryl and Don Wegner.
THANK YOU! For everything � we�ll keep in touch. Dee and Bill
We had an absolutely wonderful time this week and we are so very appreciative of your gracious hospitality. Thank you very much for everything you did for us, including Teresa�s �no seafood� request. : Tom and Teresa Carter
February 20 2010
WOW. We had a wonderful time getting to know you guys! While we loved the meals, the weather, the dives and the hospitality, the two of you made the top of the list! Thank you for being so flexible, so nice and so understanding of all our ideas: night dives, drop-offs, expresso’s, shakes, exposed dives and CHOCOLATE! It was a fantastic blessing for all of us as we enjoyed this wonderful paradise and your hospitality. We will never forget our time with you. You made us fee like this was home. We could not have been more comfortable.
Darcy and Eric Bosshard, Jason and Lisa Spotnik
February 11 2010
You are the best hosts we have ever had! Every little thing you did made us feel at home and pampered at the same time. You took us to the most wonderful spots for snorkeling and enjoying the views. We love your boat and the two of you! The food was fantastic! Thank you so much!
Kathy and Jeff Gray.
P.S. Jeff is now addicted to your painkillers:!
Feb. 11 2010
We are so lucky to be here�. You have been the most wonderful host�s! Though at home Washington DC had the two biggest snow storms in well over 100 years� we quickly forgot those problems with the good snorkeling sites, the �over the top� great food. Every meal was as delicious an adventure as the islands and beaches we visited! We will be back!! THANKS.
Kathy and Scott Spitzer:
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We truly ad a fantastic trip!
You are two wonderful people and we are grateful to have been able to know you and spend the week with you!
Peace! Kathy, Jeff, Kathy & Scott
1-3-2010
Dear Kristian and Marianne
Great trip, great people and great times minus the Canadian.
Thank you. Ian
Thank you so much for the great vacation and the great food!! We had so much fun!
Jessica Schrader
Thank you for a relaxing and delicious vacation :
Lydia Fletcher
We had such a wonderful vacation. Thank you both very much!
Emma Fletcher
Thank you very much for the best vacation I have ever experienced. It was a blast and I will never forget it! (I still dream about you�.. best story ever :) HI HI
Rob Flather
We truly relaxed, and swam, and drank, and ate � we had a wonderful family vacation and you made it perfect through your hospitality and thoughtfulness!
Thank you for every thing!
Scott and Lenny Fletcher
We had a stinking good time!
Scott
11-27-09
Kristian and Marianne,
We had a truly enjoyable time on our trip with you. Thanks for helping with the multiple meals we required at each meal (food allergies, vegetarian daughter, etc. Our Thanksgiving dinner was incredible! And the best part sandwiches the next day! The lobster dinner at Anegada was a ton of fun as well.
Day one at Trellis Bay,
Day two at Virgin Gorda, the Baths the Leverick Bay,
Day three, Savana Bay,
Day four at Bitter End,
Day five, Anegada,
Day six, Jost Van Dyke, Sandy Cay, Jacuzzi, Diamond Shoal,
Day seven, white Bay and Great harbour.
Fantastic trip � See you soon.
Ted, Lisa, Alex, Kathrina, Derek, Tyler Kasemir, Illinois
My vacation was amazing because of you guys. Thank you for putting up with my vegetarianess!
Kathrina
| | | | | 4-11-09
Thank you so much for the awesome food. We had a wonderful time. The snorkeling was so much fun. We saw a lot of fish. I can’t wait to come back.
Rekha, Springfield, IL – 9 years old
Marianne and Kristian.
Thank you both for a wonderful week – We are speechless!!!
I am so glad we went with you for our charter! You made the trip so easy for us but we know the two of you worked so very hard. Your experience shows and we had complete confidence in your knowledge, skill and judgment. You made us feel safe and took excellent care of our young children – our most valuable treasures! Kristian – you are a captain with a soft heart and compassionate soul! Truly CAPTAIN MEGASAUR! Marianne your meals were delightful, fresh and worthy of a top kitchen/restaurant! We appreciate you both and thank you for a week - we will never forget.
I will echo what I wrote in our card to you! Truly a (how about) spectacular week. Not only was this a beautiful backdrop but your hospitality, kindness and cooking made it that more special. I think we grew as a family this week! This may have been the most I have relaxed in many years. Our kids have really enjoyed this and I know they will remember this forever – looking forward to the Breanker cook book – we will surely return soon.
The Goswamis! Nilesh, Monica, Rekha, Keegan and Maya. Springfield, IL
4-18-09
Amazing! The trip of a lifetime. A great experience. WOW. Thank you very much.
Parker Shea (11years)
Thank you for EVERY THING and making my 40th unforgettable.
Kim Shea, Park City Utah
4-18-09
Izak thanks you for the wonderful food and Pina Coladas and lime Margaritas. Justin thanks you for the great diving, snorkeling and fishing. I thank you both for the memories of a lifetime, your gracious hospitality and your endearing personalities. I hope we will see you again soon - either here or there – Colorado is calling you!
Kaylene, Justin and Izak
5-15-09
Kristian and Marianne
Where to begin…. This was one of the most relaxing, beautiful vacations I have ever been on. It exceeded my expectations beyond belief. The Breanker along with the two of you is beautiful. Marianne, your meals were delicious, and you both made us feel so much at home. I am amazed of how you do a tremendous amount of work with such little effort. I can’t speak for anyone else, but my favorite part of the trip was the sailing. We had some wonderful times….great food, great drinks, good scuba diving and snorkeling and many, many laughs. It is a trip that all of us will remember for many years to come. Thanks you for making all of us feel so welcome. It would be great fun to come back again!
Thank you
Greg and Vichi Sasso, Dan and Pam Hann, Maggie and Jeff
5-20-09
WOW – what can we say!!
Great friends - Great food - Great drinks - Great sailing - Great time.
Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable – Ya’ll is THE BEST
Marsha and Buddy Reid
5-20-09
Thank you for showing us the wonderful Islands. We had such a great time and also great food and services. Also the accommodations were outstanding. Thank you so much for making our trip so memorable. All the best of luck and hope to one day see you again.
Brad and Tammy Cochran
5-20-09
Another trip that far exceeded our expectations. What sweet and accommodating hosts you both were. So much fun every day, and you put up with our crazy antics (pirates – arrgh!) We’ll be back for sure – one of our best trips EVER!
Love Sharon and Mike
6-12-09
This has been a wonderful experience! We have been pampered and taken care of to the inth degree. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have made our lives so lazy. Your information has kept us going in the right direction. Thank you for taking such good care of us. Good luck for us for choosing just the right boat.
Mary and Don Doan
P.S. – SIMPLY FANTASTIC
6-12-09
Kristian and Marianne – We feel so blessed to have been on such an amazing trip! The food was incredible and we loved all of the fun little places you took us to. Thank you for your hospitality during the cruise and thank you for “the little things”!
John and Teri
6-27-09
Kristian and Marianne
We enjoyed our trip to the BVI’s. We appreciate the countless painkillers you made us along with all the other stuff you did for us. We hate to leave because we have had such a great trip and we hope to join you on another vacation soon. Thank you for showing us some great sights on all the little islands you took us to. It was a great trip we will never forget.
Sincerely us – the Sheley and Schulz kids – Julia, Mary Caroline, Mary Elizabeth, Colin. – written by Julia, 10 years
6-27-09
Julia says it the best – thanks for a fantastic week! See you next time.
Lori and Raymond Sheley
| | | | | February 09 - March 09 | 2-13-09
Kristian and Marianne.
What a far cry from the Midwest cornfields!! This trip has been every thing and more than we hoped for and expected it to be… from the scenery, to the food, to the food, to the friendship we have cultivated. Hope to experience this again soon with the same friends and the same crew. Thanks for the great memories!!
Love Dave and Sheen
2-13-09
This trip was way more than we expected. Scenery was beautiful as usual, weather ever surprising – but we couldn’t change a thing. The food and service was exceptional. Bill is in trouble – I will not want to bare boat again. Especially if we can have a crew like you. Thank you so much for a fantastic experience!
Bill and Becky Krueger
2-13-09
Our first BVI experience and a memorable one. The trip far surpassed our expectations – from the blue water, the snorkeling and most definitely the food and service.
Julie and Tom Carew.
2-13-09
Kristian and Marianne
What a wonderful week – we couldn’t have asked for a better mix of gracious hosts, delicious food, great stories and beautiful water. You two are experts!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Kirsten and Scott Mills
3-15-09
The second year and we’ve had another fantastic trip! Great food, plenty to drink (hic hic !!) and some truly lovely locations. We are feeling very relaxed now and have had a great time. Thank you to Marianne and Kristian for your hospitality, help and looking after us so well.
Very best wishes and happy sailing!
Antony, Dave and Neil – England (UK)
3-17-09
Kristian and Marianne.
What can we say? The food, the bloody Marys, the crab Caesar salad? We had a blast! We were so relaxed and could not want for anything! All of our girls just chilled out and we drank and eat to our hearts content – Thank you so much for our perfect Spring Break 2009! We will be back – Loved it!
Amy Underwood
3-29-09
Kristian and Marianne
Come and visit us some time in Pittsburg. We cannot thank you enough!
We liked every thing, we might come back. We really liked your food!
We all liked your cheesecake. Cam really liked it so did Patti/mom and Ann and especially me, Lauren. We will miss you guys.
From Cam and the Hollingshead
Wrote by Lauren Hollingshead, nine years old, almost ten.
Kristian and Marianne
Thank you so much for an absolutely SPECTACULAR week. Not to sound like a broken record, but I must say again – YOUR FOOD IS FANTASTIC. We have had a lot of good food in our lives, but this was (bar one) the best week my mouth has ever had!
We truly appreciate the relaxing music, laid-back atmosphere and wonderful company. Cam’s not here, but I know he would want me to thank you for the well stocked beer supply + letting him choose the music every day (oh – he might also have enjoyed the food!!)
Take care – Ann, Washington DC and Cam, Bend, OR
Kristian and Marianne,
Where do I begin? The food (!), the delightful atmosphere, your willingness (and eagerness) to make every moment special.
After so many vacations, we’ve come to accept that – to most in the travel industry – we are just the few of the thousands of faces they need to deal with each year. You (both Kristian and Marianne) truly treated us as individuals. You were able to make each of us feel our wishes were catered to. From your willingness to provide crafts for young Lauren to your ability to accommodate our different interests from water sports to climbing to relaxing evenings – you did it all. We each got exactly what we wanted!
The topics of conversations always returned to the food! As my daughter said (on the previous page) – we’ve lived on three continents, eaten at the best restaurants and compared the delicacies of many chefs. The food here was a special treat for us. Always fresh, flavorful, varied and – delicious!!!! Our empty plates (and 10 extra pounds each!) are testimony to the skills of both of you!
Thanks for such a wonderful week of epicurean delights!
Best of all, however, was the time we spend with you our crew and now our friends. It was a pleasure to meet you and get to know you.
This was our 5th chartered yacht vacation so we have some experience and familiarity with other crews. Some were good, some not so good…. But you are excellent – without equal. Yes we will return to Breanker and we will suggest and refer you to our friends.
Thank you for a spectacular week in Paradise.
Patti Hollingshead, Pittsburg.
| | | | | December 08 - January 09 | December 08
The Taylor family. Chuck and Georgie from St. Croix, Ben and Stewart from Idaho, Jack and Kari, Rachel, Nathalie and Max from Colorado.
From the first day to the last, your smiles never disappeared. What a wonderful late Christmas gift and what a wonderful New Years gift to us all! It never mattered which island, which harbor, which meal, but you always smiled and you always made us feel special. Marianne was the best first mate, executive officer and chef. Kristian was the finest captain, bartender and so, so patient with the kids. Now we have some thing very special – a family memory. And we hope that you have a memory of a family who will never forget the two of you. And we have proved without a doubt, that a family that sails together, (and drinks together), stays together. Our goal is to go sailing with you again in to the setting sun.
Affectionately, Chuck.
Sorry for the late nights, tastes like chicken, chicken doodle.
Jack
It has been a great trip. You have been so nice to me. Sorry for the cup.
Nathalie
A very special trip. As I sit here on the last morning watching the sunrise and the beautiful cluster of islands, it is hard to believe I will be back in the mountains of Idaho soon. The wonderful sounds of water and wind will soon be replaced with the hustle and bustle of my restaurant, a chef coat instead of a swimsuit. I am fortunate to lead the life that I have chosen. Trips like this make it even more special. Thank you Kristian and Marianne for sharing your world. It is simply amazing!
Stewart.
It has been a wonderful experience for all of us to explore the BVI’s, but the best part was being on the Breanker with the two of you. You are the host and hostess with the mostest! Your boat is prestine and the food absolutely fabulous and you made us feel the part of the family. This has truly been a trip of a lifetime.
Fondly, Georgie
This is difficult to put into words just how unique our time has been on Breanker and with the two of you. Your patience, obvious experience and talent on deck and in the kitchen, and your infectious smiles are unparalleled. I can only say thank you for sharing part of your lives with us. People are truly blessed to have spent time with the two of you. We share that blessing.
TAK, Bennett Taylor
1-23-09
I ate too much!!! My pants don’t fit! I had such a relaxing trip, I really don’t want to go home yet. But I seriously had a great time this week. The boat is wonderful, clean and comfortable. I made some new friends in Marianne and Kristian. I hope I can return some day soon.
Sincerely, Mike Gifford.
1-23-09
I have never relaxed so much as on this trip. The friendship, the food, the drinks, the sights were well above expectations. The only thing that exceeds those insights was the camaraderie of the crew… starting as strangers and becoming great friends.
Memories will remain until the next trip. Same crew and same group. Nothing could be better! Kristian and Marianne…best of luck with future charters. Thanks again.
John Wojtuwicz
1-23-09
This is my third BVI charter on a catamaran. It is so far above the rest that words fail me (some thing all my fellow charterers and crew will tell you is near impossible). 4 guys – needing an escape – from the hustle of the real world have come together for a spectacular trip, beautiful scenery, excellent comfort, superb cooking and meals, a plethora of available activities, and a tour of great bays, great cays, and great bars.
Kristian and Marianne very unobtrusively took care of our every need. Without imposing at all, they became, by invitation, friends and travel mates to each of us. Accommodations, food and drink were all top notch – but the get-away, to relax among friends, made this my best trip to the Caribbean – ever!
Call me for more info – any time . Marty Zase
1-23-09
DITTO! Just what Marty just said. JUST WOW! - NIRVANA -
Narcy Dubicki
|  |  |  | | May - December 08 | May 08
Marianne and Kristian. We had a wonderful time on Breanker the past nine days. After ten years of chartering in BVI we must say that Marianne is by far the best chef we’ve ever had! Your meals were a delight and we thank you enormously for the recipes. (The royalty check is in the mail). We loved the snorkel spots and especially the “Jacuzzi”! Thank you so much for the warm hospitality and sharing your home at sea with us. Wishing you good health and many great times with your grand kids.
Our very best regards, The Nobles, the Rogers, and the Morissons.
P.S. From Mike Rogers. It was restful too! Sleeping on the Breanker is like sleeping on a waterbed. We visited some of our favorite spots and then some. Thanks for a terrific trip. RMR
May 08
Marianne and Kristian, we are having the most wonderful time on the Breanker. The food is first wonderful, the company even better. We loved every moment. We hope to see you in Chile soon.
Love Kelly.
May 08
Ode to Mary and Kris
Marianne – Marianne one of the greatest hands
She cooks she cleans and always dreams about her Danish land.
She’s married to Kris in marital bliss also a first mate man
Her favorite hobby is a gardening with all the bulbs never hardening.
She is cute she is sweet, like a Danish treat and we all love her so.
She is almost always in the galley, narrower than all back alleys.
They have a yacht that they have almost bought and it’s called the Breanker
It is large and wide, has five heads, two hands and two large anchors.
Kris and Mary they sail the seas and know all their nauticals A’s to Z’s.
We wish them well with our big grin and hope to see them again.
A “great en week in Danish “speaken”, we all bid our farewell!
Ron Brown – A SUPER WEEK!
May 08
The most reluctant of sailors, had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing this wonderful life style with us. May our fortunes carry us to another time together soon.
Severon and Carol
May 08
K and M thank you for sharing your home (glorious yacht) with us. Your hospitality, good food and sailing events we will keep in our hearts forever. Hope truly we will see you in Chile. Thanks again for all the special memories.
Love Kay and All
P.S. Awesome, outstanding. Enjoyed it and WILL be back… soon.
Al
November 08
Kristian and Marianne
What a wonderful experience. It was short but so sweet. I am certain I can express to my readers what a yacht charter should be. Good luck and thanks.
Best Tom Wuckowich
November 08
Kristian and Marianne
Thank you for a wonderful experience plus fabulous food. This is a trip I will never forget. Look forward to seeing you in the future.
Thanks, Angelina
December 08
Kristian and Marianne
Never a Christmas morn, never a Christmas ends,
When someone thinks of someone, old days, old times, old friends.
Mange mange tak for another wonderful week sailing with you – We were fortunate to gather the whole family this time, and more fortunate to be with you. May the opportunities to be with you again and again continue, (don’t retire!) Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Marc and Francie, Maria and Bailey, Cooper, Hadley and Nate
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March 08
Dear Kristian and Marianne
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We love your boat Breanker and felt comfortable and at home right away. Every day we looked forward to the delicious meal you prepared. I think we put on a few extra pounds, but it was worth it !! You made our vacation in the BIV very special. Kristian took us to great snorkeling places. The Caves were great! If you ever come to the Boston area, please call us. We would love for you to visit us because we live near a beautiful beach and we could take you for a sail. This has been one of our best vacations and we hope to come back to the BVI and see you both again.
Tony and Dolores Mack
March 08
What a wonderful week - great friends to share a dream week with and now we have both of you as new friends! The food was extra special, the down time to relax and unwind, swimming almost every day – all was well until I met the “huge” stingray. We are all already looking forward to our next week of sailing on the Breanker. – If you ever find yourselves in Dayton OH – there is only one Bloebaum in the phonebook – give us a call – you will always be welcome!
Happy sailing, Bill and Margaret.
March 08
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
Our last evening on board Breanker after sailing the BVI. We hoped that it would never end! You both made our vacation memorable. This was our first trip to the British Virgin Islands, and it was a week that we will never forget. You made us feel welcome, took us on a sailing adventure of many islands, served a wide variety of gourmet food from you kitchen, showed us were the best snorkeling was and provided us with all the comfort and service that we could have imagined. On a scale form 1 to 10, you rank as an 11. This was one of the most relaxing vacations we have ever taken – we can’t thank you enough! We envy your life style and wish you the best sailing in to the future. Hope to see you again.
Al and Phyllis Saye
April 08
Dear Marianne and Kristian
Thank you for a wonderful and memorable week How great to get to know you both and share the pleasures of sailing and Marianne’s gourmet meals every day!
Lois
This has been one of our best family vacations ever. The sailing, the atmosphere and the company of the crew could not have been better. We have been pampered start to finish. The food has been outstanding and Kristian’s bartending was very accommodating. From the towels and linens to the great appointenents in the salon and cockpit – every thing made us feel special.
Thanks for giving us such a special week! The Pipers, Bruce, Karen and Austin
April 08
Kristian and Marianne, how to begin! Being with Lois and her family who had this experience before, I had no idea of what to expect. How quickly you both removed any apprehension I might have had coming aboard. From day one being picked up on the dinghy, through the entire trip around the island of the BVI’s the both of you showered us with a genuine hospitality that is unsurpassed! Thank you !! It has been so very exiting to meet a couple like yourselves who has so much talent and openness to share it all with us guests. Many thanks, keep well. Enjoy your well-earned trip back to Denmark and God Bless.
Al Smeaton
April 08
Dear Kristian and Marianne
Thank you for a wonderful week of sailing. David has always wanted to sail the islands. This was amazing. There was some thing different and beautiful about each island. The food was delicious and beautiful to look at. We had no idea the food was going to be as good as it was. I know you will remember our group for the neat pickers. David is still thanking me for this gift to celebrate his big “50”. You make a wonderful team! Everything was great, thank you again for every thing!!!
Madeline and David Kessler
April 08
Dear Kristian and Marianne
Thank you for an unforgettable week. The food, atmosphere and happy smiles helped make a wonderful and easy time. If the two of you could only come home in my suitcase. I will never forget this cruise. Maybe we’ll be booking another charter with you soon! You never know!
Suzette and Mark
April 08
Dear Kristian and Marianne
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home away from home with us and all of our friends. I know we can be a bit rowdy at times but all in fun! You both are genuinely at the top of your game – you only do the very best of every thing – nothing is done half way – you do every thing with grace and ease but the show is spectacular and we all know that behind the scenes you worked so hard to create the perfect masterpiece. You both are absolutely at the top of your field and I surely wan you to know, I loved it!! You are welcome to come visit Jeff and I any time!
Love Debbie
P.S. It was one of the best weeks of my life – we had an absolute blast! So don’t forget when you are ready to visit Luosiana and the Kleinpetters.
April 08
Marianne and Kristian what a week! Thank you for making our trip outstanding. We could not have asked for anything more. You thought of every thing. The food was unbelievable and how amazed we were, when there was nothing out and then all of a sudden, out came a meal better than any fine restaurant. You took us to all the best spots in BVI. We had the best time with our old friends and our two new ones.
Thanks, Michael and Erin
|  |  |  | | February - March 08 | February 08
Marianne and Kristian what a wonderful week in the BVI’s on the Breanker! Your hospitality was surpassed only by the meals, happy hours and cocktails. It was impossible to imagine matching our experience 21 years ago on the “Endless Summer”, but I think that you actually surpassed it. Willie T’s, the Soggy Dollar Bar, three wonderful dives – and who can forget our evening at Foxy’s? 16 lobsters and hours of dancing. You “played well” with the Shellette and your friends aboard your sister boat – and you never lost your balanced demeanor with them – or us! Thank you for a great week on your beautiful boat. We are confident it won’t be another 21 years before we return to see you.
Laura and Mark Bluhm.
Thanks for a wonderful week !!! We have never been so relaxed and having a fun time in the sun! You are both wonderful people and we thank you for everything. May God bless you and keep you safe and happy.
Love Gary and Jane
P.S. I wish I could cook like you !!
February 2008
Marianne and Kristian.
Thank you so much for a wonderful week at sea. As this was our first time for such a trip, you made us feel at ease and most welcome the minute we stepped on board. You are both great hosts. Marianne, what a fabulous cook you are and Kristian a most accommodating bartender. It was a fun and relaxing week with any memorable moments. “Get out of our cove”!
Best wishes to you both and safe sailing.
Kent and Cindy
February 2008
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
Thank you so much for a wonderful week! You made me feel so welcome in your home! The food was outstanding as well as the diving and the drinks!! We especially appreciate your willingness to accommodate our friends from the Shellette, 16 people on the boat for the entire day was asking a lot – The Happy Hours were great – I know you were a big part of our friends experience on the Shellette. Best to you always and we hope to sail again with you!
Regards Graig and Marianne
February 2008
Dear Marianne and Kristian.
Thank you both for the most memorable vacation – As you know, we have traveled a great deal, but this vacation will always be on the top of the list! The food was outstanding and so appreciated. The sailing was delightful, for Bruce, the snorkeling a treasure. But both of you and your hospitality were the best part! We consider you friends now, so keep in touch!
Carol and Bruce Appelbaum
March 2008
Dear Kristian and Marianne
Niel, Dave and I (Antony), wanted and hoped for a relaxing and friendly trip. You have far exceeded our expectations and have not only helped us to relax, but also made us feel so welcome, as to feel like friends. We have had a truly lovely trip witch we sincerely hope we are able to repeat in the not so distant future. The quality of the food, your help and service has been five star to say the least! Thank you so much for a wonderful trip.
Take care and happy sailing and long may it continue.
Antony (UK)
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Marianne and Kristian – Thank you so much for the wonderful week on Breanker. We all had a great time – The beautiful little private harbors, the sea turtle sightings, the adventurous dives, the delicious and beautiful meals, the perfect weather, the beautiful boat, the laughs at dinner time, the tequila shots….And on and on and on!
We so appreciate you making us so comfortable in your floating home… and the lengths you went to to accommodate us (picky eaters, air tanks, football game!)…
We thank you and hope to see you on Cape Cod. Our door is always open, the welcome mat out!
The Barnicle family, Ted, Lou, Erin and Ryan
January 08.
Dear Marianne and Kristian.
It is with mixed emotions that we leave, sadness at ending our week with you and delight at the weeks adventures. I loved the beautiful isolated bays, the long ocean trip, the sail on Saturday, the exploring for dive sites and the little community that developed onboard as our three families developed our rhythm.
Thank you for your hospitality in your beautiful floating home. Your flexibility, experience, knowledge and kindness created a memorable ambience as we roamed the seas. Thanks also for arranging such unusually beautiful weather and creating such delicious fare for our idiosyncratic palates.
With respect and admiration, Ginny and Nate Sigel.
February 08
Kristian and Marianne.
Thank you for a wonderful week. We ate well, had fun, did what we wanted to when we wanted to and enjoyed your company. This is definitely the way to see the island of BVI, and it was different than our Breanker trip 3 years ago.
Your warmth and ready smiles made us feel at home immediately – the beautiful and delicious meals, the rare rain, (mostly at night), and your lovely boat all combined to make this a week to remember.
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
Carie and Ron, Judy and Mat.
February 08
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
What a fantastic time! You both are wonderful hosts – extraordinaire!!!
I never imagined I would enjoy being on a boat for so long and not once bored.
You made our family trip one we will all never forget.
Big hugs and kiss, Lisa Sterio.
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
Steve and I had a wonderful time, more than words can say. You were both exceptional host and hostess. Having all our family together was so special and thanks to you, it was a time full of fantastic memories.
Cheers Maria and Steve.
Dear Kristian and Marianne.
We sure all know how to ski, snowboard, hike the mountains in Austria and Canada, but we had no idea how it is being on a boat for a whole week in the Caribbean. But what we experienced exceeded all our expectations.
Every day another beautiful bay, smooth sailing on a “Rolls Royce boat”, fun party places, dancing on the beach, safe sailing through rough waters, great snorkeling and swimming…. But most of all your outstanding hospitality, the fantastic food and the great and friendly personality of you two gave us the feeling like being together with old time friends. Thank you for every thing – We will be back for sure for another “Dream Cruise”!
Love Wally (#1stroker of Foxy’s), Inge and the whole “Spitznagel family”
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November 2007
When we look back upon this week the smiles we wont contain.
For in this short span of time our hearts will remain.
We look forward with a faithful heart that our paths will cross again.
But if our fate takes a different path, please know you are a friend.
We will remember glorious beaches with sand as white as snow
The Caribbean waters changing colors atop of every wave we roll.
We’ll remember the sounds of sails shifting in the wind
And the sweet Danish accent of our captain and his kin.
We will reflect upon the majesty and the beauty in His name,
The coral, the sand, the mountain strands and the creatures below,
But none of these will we cherish as much as the people we’ve come to know!
Thank you both for the most incredible vacation we’ve ever had.
Fondly Sam, Shawn and Alison Dell
December 2007
This has been a wonderful experience for our family. We had a goal of bringing this family together and having a meaningful commitment ceremony.
All was achieved but at a level that far exceeded our expectations. You two were a big part of making that happen. We will always remember this special trip and its moment in time makes a milestone for us.
Thanks for your hospitality, patience and taking a firmer hand with the kids – it turned our vacation around!
All the best David
Kristian and Marianne.
We have so much to thank you for! You provided a wonderful backdrop of hospitality and willingness to share your home on the water with all the Barb Sebastian Family!
With much love and many thanks for helping us celebrate the unification of our families. Nancy
Wow what a week! Thank you both so much for an awesome lifetime experience! Thank you for putting up with all of us kids, since I know we can be difficult.
The food was awesome, by the way the others the others are just a little inexperienced with eating quality food!
I will always remember this vacation and thank you both for making it such a memorial vacation.
Sincerely Benn
This was probably the best vacation I’ve ever had, and we owe so much of it to you guys. You gave us everything we could have possibly needed.
I know we can be a difficult group sometimes and you were so patient with us! Thank you for everything! I will never forget this trip or you guys!
Kim
Thank you for this once in a lifetime experience. This has been so much fun to be part of your life on the water. I know we were a hard family to put up with and I thank you for your patience. Again thank you so much for everything.
Chase
Thanks for this amazing trip. This was so much fun. Without you guys this trip would have been nothing.
Thanks again Reed
This trip was absolutely wonderful! You guys did so much for us this past week and I hope you know how grateful we all are! You made this trip very memorable and made everything run so smoothly! Thank you so much for making this week an amazing experience.
Sam
Dear Marianne and Kristian.
I came into this vacation very stressed and over worked. I needed something to take everything off my mind and this just did it for me. The combination of the Breanker and you two are probably the three biggest stress relievers even with the rest of my family onboard. This vacation I will always remember. Thank you very much!
Sincerely Beau
Marianne and Kristian.
This was probably the best vacation I’ve ever had; it exceeded all of my expectations! You provided us with so many opportunities, and we were so fortunate to have you guide us around the islands. I’m so glad I got to know you both, you’re so nice and helpful, and really helped me to feel like I was at home.
Everything was perfect and so much more than I imagined! Thank you so much for everything! I’ll miss you!
Kim
December 2007
To Kristian and Marianne.
Where do we start to thank you for the most wonderful week in your floating home. From the minute we met Kristian in Tortola we all knew we were going to have a special week. You have both exceeded our expectations by so very much. We feel that we have known you far longer than a week. You have anticipated and catered to out every need before we even thought of it!
The meals have been fantastic – one better than the one before. Kristian has taken us to the most beautiful places to snorkel and in and out of all the different bays. Thank you so very much for your wonderful hospitality and your gentle kind care of us this week.
It has been so wonderful to be with our family and dear friends for a week on your beautiful boat. It is not so often that we get the change to be so close to our girls for a week.
We feel like we made two new friends that we will think of often. We WILL be back again!!
Please call us anytime you are coming to the States. We would love to reciprocate your hospitality.
Love, Nancy, Bill, Jordan and Mary Mitchell Fuqua
Dear Marianne and Kristian.
We have had the most wonderful relaxing week with you. I can’t wait to come back. Your gracious hospitality has won our family’s heart. You both are such gentle genius people. I will always have fond memories of this trip with you, especially since you stole my son, Arthur’s heart with your fabulous meals and your caring spirit. Kristian, you are such a gentle person. It was a pleasure spending the week with you and see how you calmly handled your boat and every situation we encountered. Many thanks for the introducing our family to the BVI way of life! We’ll be back!
Fondly, Arthur, Carlton Arthur and Dudley
Come see us in the mountains! P.S. You are a fabulous cook Marianne
Kristian and Marianne.
Thank you for such a fine week! I have had such a good time traveling all around the BVI’s and getting to see so much in a short time. I hope we will be back soon!
Thank you again! Love Jordan.
Kristian and Marianne.
Thanks so much for such a memorable week. We had a great time getting to know you ya’ll, and ya’ll made our time here that much more special. I will always remember dancing with Kristian at FOXY’S. Thanks again for everything! I hope to see ya’ll in the future.
With love, Mary Mitchell
Kristian and Marianne.
Thank you so much for everything ya’ll have done for us this past week. I have had so much fun. I hope we will get to come back in the future!
Thanks again! Love Dudley
Kristian and Marianne.
I appreciate everything that you have done for us this week. It made our vacation so much fun and relaxing. And of course the food was wonderful! You are wonderful people and thank you again for a great week. Arthur (little)
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